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Are you feeling blindsided and overwhelmed since a Child Protective Services (CPS) worker showed up at your door in North Carolina? Here’s what you need to know about what to expect, your rights as a parent or caregiver, and how a family law attorney can help. Initial CPS Contact: What…

Custody proceedings can be emotional and stressful. Preparing for a child custody hearing in North Carolina is crucial. A child custody lawyer can help you understand what to expect and what to do before going to court. While child custody laws are complex, North Carolina’s primary goal is to arrange…

An annulment is a legal process resulting in a court order voiding a couple’s marriage. Legally, an annulled marriage never existed. Annulment is an alternative to divorce, which dissolves a marriage but does not erase it. To obtain an annulment, either partner must file an annulment petition and provide evidence to…

Divorcing parents who have a special needs child should work toward a joint child custody agreement that provides their child with the best ongoing emotional and financial support they can provide. Without an agreement, the judge presiding over your divorce will make decisions according to what they see as your…

Child support payments are often among the most contentious issues in a divorce. Even in high-income families, it’s not unusual for there to be disagreements on what one parent should be paying the other to meet their children’s needs. Standard child support formulas do not apply to high-income cases, though….

Divorce is challenging, but it doesn’t have to be a vicious fight. To protect your emotional health and control expenses, it is vital for you and your spouse to find the proper civil approach to your divorce. Collaborative divorce and mediation provide alternatives to litigating your divorce. Which approach is…

In addition to the immediate physical and emotional harm inflicted on the victim, domestic violence causes trauma and psychological damage to all involved. Abuse in the home can have a long-lasting impact on the whole family. Charles R. Ullman & Associates is a leading family law firm in Raleigh dedicated to…

In some exceptional cases, an incapacitated person might need to pursue a divorce in North Carolina with the assistance of an agent assigned power of attorney to act for them. A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document allowing a principal to grant powers to an agent or attorney-in-fact…

Many marriages fail because of infidelity by one or both spouses. Adultery, having sex with someone other than your spouse, can come as a shock to the spouse who has not strayed. The betrayal of a cheating spouse can cause emotional pain and anger. Proof of adultery can affect court…

When filing for divorce, many unhappy spouses in North Carolina wonder if it matters who files first. The answer is it depends on the specific circumstances. In many divorce cases, it does not make a difference who files first. If you are considering ending your marriage, you should seek the…